Here we identified growth-differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) (also known as MIC-1), a secreted member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily, as a novel antihypertrophic regulatory ...

Obesity is a chronic condition that's progressive and often happens again after it seemed to be resolved . It's determined by your body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat. You calculate your ...

This new discovery could lead to a promising strategy for safely activating brown fat and tackling obesity and ... May 2, 2024 — Vigorous exercise burns fat more in males than in females ...

111.022541Circulation. 2012;125:1178–1182 Case study: A 43-year-old man with a long history of obesity presented to our Weight Management Center 5 years after being disabled in a motor vehicle ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2012;10(5):521-524. Despite its multifactorial etiology, [5] conventional obesity treatment or pre-vention strategies offer a blanket approach, mostly irrespective of ...

While the link between psoriasis and body weight isn’t fully understood, experts think obesity is a risk factor for the condition. If you have psoriasis and obesity, losing weight might help.

Obesity is a condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body, such that it can have an adverse effect on health. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30 kg/m2 ...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity. The study provides new insight into the importance ...

This free CME program explores the latest evidence on lifestyle, pharmacological, and surgical interventions, as well as recent progress in understanding the causes of obesity. Consisting of four ...

Obesity is a global health concern with numerous consequences, and one of its most significant impacts is on liver health. The liver is a vital organ responsible for various functions, including ...

Share on Pinterest Research indicates that obesity may play a role in accelerating brain aging. mr.suphachai praserdumrongchai/Getty Images Obesity increases the risk of health problems such as ...

Why it matters: The blockbuster success of anti-obesity drugs is driving efforts to frame obesity as a chronic disease with clear and urgent health impacts rather than a cosmetic condition.